A Single Goal Sends France To The World Cup Final

Dana Schwartz

In five games, Giroud hasn't scored a goal - heck, he doesn't even have a shot on goal - but his presence is considered a big factor in France's success in Russian Federation, where it is unbeaten with four wins and a tie.

Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders, who watched Belgium beat Brazil 2-0 in the quarter-finals, is also expected to attend the semi-final encounter.

And the Belgium admits Mbappe's performance took him by surprise, because he'd never heard of the teenager before facing him on the pitch. Now he's playing for a great French team and in the Champions League'.

"I would be delighted if I can prove to Thierry Henry that he chose the wrong camp", Giroud added.

The Red Devils overcame the tournament favourites 2-1 on Friday in Kazan, thanks to an own-goal from Fernandinho and a fierce strike from Manchester City'sKevin De Bruyne. Celtic's Dedryck Boyata may feature as a right-back. Other midfield options include Marouane Fellaini, Axel Witsel and Yannick Carrasco.

French teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe shattered Leo Messi's World Cup dreams when he scored a brace in the quarterfinals of the tournaments when Argentina went head to head against France.

"It is good to see that with such a young team France is progressing well". It looked for an instant like the Belgians had broken through when Toby Alderweireld turned and snapped a shot toward the French net from close range. Martinez and his players have already shown they can change their formation depending on their rivals and Tuesday promises to be an absorbing tactical battle.

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